Sat, 10 March 2007
Take your pick on how to listen: RSS Feed link for subscribing, or CG Podcast 053 MP3 File for straight downloading. Apple iTunes direct link. Show Notes Intro (0:06) - "Jennifer Grey," by Christa Couture Interview with James Hoffman, 2006 UK Barista Champion (2:07) - Mark and James discuss differences in regional competitions (4:07) - Cafés in London to check out: Monmouth Coffee House, Flat White (7:03) - James' signature drink: the "liquid doughnut" (8:24) - The UK Barista Competition (11:54) SCAA Election (16:29) - The possibility of serious representation for retailers and baristas… (16:40) - What it means for consumers (16:58) Interview with Ric Rhinehart (17:40) - Candidate for 2nd Vice President, SCAA - President of Groundwork Coffee, a roaster/retailer - One of the questions posed to Ric: Is there a good connection between the SCAA and consumers? (23:57) Interview with Ellie Matuszak (47:59) - Candidate for SCAA Board of Directors - Wholesale rep, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea; Chair, Barista Guild of America - One of the questions posed to Ellie: Do you think the C-membership program (SCAA consumer membership) should be revived? (59:14) Interview with Jeff Taylor (1:14:50) - Candidate for SCAA Board of Directors - Co-founder, CEO, and Director of Coffee, PT's Coffee Company - One of the questions posed to Jeff: How can the SCAA make the SCAA brand valuable to retailers and significant to consumers? (1:32:07) Next podcast: Café culture with Christa Couture! (1:45:44) Outro (1:46:35) - "Jennifer Grey," by Christa Couture. |